shades
Example Sentences
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An uplifting hymn to the great outdoors, it has shades of Griff and Sigrid in its eco-friendly pop.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
There were shades of difference among the commentators, but they mostly batted for the same team.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
A follow-up series of images showed the same pool rendered in different shades of blue, labeled “American Flag Blue.”
From Salon • May 2, 2026
The classic meme stocks are too small to affect passive investors much, but shades of the phenomenon have crept into some hefty, mainstream companies that can.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
In fact, it wouldn’t surprise me at all to find a great pyramid sitting in her lap some day, crocheted in her favorite shades of pink and blue.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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